HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the machine, do not allow large objects to be pulled into the lower housing or the attachments.

NOTE: The machine comes with a filter bag installed in the tank housing.

Use the CombiVac 12 & 14 as a carpet cleaner or as an upholstery cleaner. To operate the machine as a carpet cleaner, follow this procedure:

1.Remove the power cord from the cord storage hooks.

2.Connect the electrical plug to the electrical outlet.

3.Put the ON/OFF switch in the "I" position.

4.Press the handle release pedal.

5.Pull the handle toward you to the best operating position.

6.Move the machine forward and backward over the carpet.

To operate the machine as an upholstery cleaner, follow this procedure.

1.Make sure the ON/OFF switch in the "O" position.

2.Push the handle forward until it locks in position.

NOTE: the machine comes with a crevice tool attachment and an upholstery tool attachment. Select the tool needed for the cleaning opera- tion.

3.Remove the wand from the tank housing.

4.Connect an accessory tool to the end of the wand.

5.Put the ON/OFF switch in the "I" position.

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Clarke® CombiVac 12 & 14 Operator's Manual